First Gen Camillus 72
First Gen Camillus 72
Greg had picked up a couple of short line 72's and both had damage to the bone handles. He wanted me to make one good first generation out of them. As you can see after I cut them apart and cleaned them up and put everything back together. Came out real nice too! Hope you like it Greg!
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That turned out to be a fine looking knife Randy!! Nicely done.
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Thanks Mike! I have fun with the 72's Its my favorite pattern to work on. Makes happy when I have one on the bench.
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Well if he doesn't like it, I do!!!!
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Thanks Jerry! Come to think of it, aren't you the guy who started me down the path to 72 addiction? Just have to say thanks buddy!
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Randy that one is Smokin! Excellent job my friend. I am ecstatic
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I ain't fessin' up to nothin' .#goldpan wrote:Thanks Jerry! Come to think of it, aren't you the guy who started me down the path to 72 addiction? Just have to say thanks buddy!
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Randy,
When you say "Cut them apart" are you using a shear blade to actually cut the back spring pivot pin?
I am using a 1/16" hardened blade to shear the pin but I worry EVERY time that I am going to break a good handle. I still find it easier than drilling, and removing the leftovers but my nerves are paying the price.
When you say "Cut them apart" are you using a shear blade to actually cut the back spring pivot pin?
I am using a 1/16" hardened blade to shear the pin but I worry EVERY time that I am going to break a good handle. I still find it easier than drilling, and removing the leftovers but my nerves are paying the price.
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Oh that’s fine! Real fine! I love me a 72, it’s the biggest little knife you’ll ever pack.
And yes, Cuz (JerryD) is the enabler/pusher of all things Camillus 72.
And yes, Cuz (JerryD) is the enabler/pusher of all things Camillus 72.
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I use a utility knife blade and a hammer. Wedge the edge of the razor blade in the space between the pin and the liner. For the butt pins, pivot and rocker pins. A few whacks with a hammer. The pin is sliced clean through!americanedgetech wrote:Randy,
When you say "Cut them apart" are you using a shear blade to actually cut the back spring pivot pin?
I am using a 1/16" hardened blade to shear the pin but I worry EVERY time that I am going to break a good handle. I still find it easier than drilling, and removing the leftovers but my nerves are paying the price.
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Oh my, that's a beauty, Randy. Well done!
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Ok.#goldpan wrote:I use a utility knife blade and a hammer. Wedge the edge of the razor blade in the space between the pin and the liner. For the butt pins, pivot and rocker pins. A few whacks with a hammer. The pin is sliced clean through!americanedgetech wrote:Randy,
When you say "Cut them apart" are you using a shear blade to actually cut the back spring pivot pin?
I am using a 1/16" hardened blade to shear the pin but I worry EVERY time that I am going to break a good handle. I still find it easier than drilling, and removing the leftovers but my nerves are paying the price.
I use a highly modified chisel because I never thought of a utility blade.
Actually I did but I didn't really try it. Now I'll give it a go, and see how it feels for me.
Thanks for answering that!
Great workmanship I might add. I forgot to mention it in my first "greedy" post.
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Beautiful job Randy!!
If you don't have a utility blade handy a junked thin knife blade (not saber ground, too thick) works well in a pinch too.
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If you don't have a utility blade handy a junked thin knife blade (not saber ground, too thick) works well in a pinch too.
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Thanks Eric!
I just ground down an old wood working chisel, and hardened the edge but I have seen very clever looking "cleaver" style knives used.
Just trying to find the right tool for me...
I just ground down an old wood working chisel, and hardened the edge but I have seen very clever looking "cleaver" style knives used.
Just trying to find the right tool for me...
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Nice job Randy!
I would carry it, in fact yesterday I was carrying a first-generation #72.
It looks great!
I would carry it, in fact yesterday I was carrying a first-generation #72.
It looks great!
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Thanks Dale. You know I love that pattern. I think I have two boxes of them. And I just bought a couple more! And I have two that I plan on modding in the near future. Whether I'm using, repairing or collecting I love them!
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........will a single edge razor blade work for cutting the pins???.......... ................#goldpan wrote:I use a utility knife blade and a hammer. Wedge the edge of the razor blade in the space between the pin and the liner. For the butt pins, pivot and rocker pins. A few whacks with a hammer. The pin is sliced clean through!americanedgetech wrote:Randy,
When you say "Cut them apart" are you using a shear blade to actually cut the back spring pivot pin?
I am using a 1/16" hardened blade to shear the pin but I worry EVERY time that I am going to break a good handle. I still find it easier than drilling, and removing the leftovers but my nerves are paying the price.
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Tommy, if you're talking about these, the answer is no. They are too thin and too brittle.carrmillus wrote:........will a single edge razor blade work for cutting the pins???.......... ................#goldpan wrote:I use a utility knife blade and a hammer. Wedge the edge of the razor blade in the space between the pin and the liner. For the butt pins, pivot and rocker pins. A few whacks with a hammer. The pin is sliced clean through!americanedgetech wrote:Randy,
When you say "Cut them apart" are you using a shear blade to actually cut the back spring pivot pin?
I am using a 1/16" hardened blade to shear the pin but I worry EVERY time that I am going to break a good handle. I still find it easier than drilling, and removing the leftovers but my nerves are paying the price.
If however you are talking about these blades used in razor knives then the answer is yes. As I understand Randy, Dale and Glenn, these are what they prefer.
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Jerry is correct! I tried those single edge razors at first. One whack and their done and the pin isn't cut.....
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The prosecution rests.#goldpan wrote:Thanks Jerry! Come to think of it, aren't you the guy who started me down the path to 72 addiction?
No court in the land would acquit.jerryd6818 wrote:I ain't fessin' up to nothin' .
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Dang Tony. I thought we were buddy's and here you are throwing me under the bus. Jeez! What a pal.
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This one was what they call an open-and-shut case. I had to dive out the way of the bus myself!jerryd6818 wrote:Dang Tony. I thought we were buddy's and here you are throwing me under the bus. Jeez! What a pal.
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Randy if you hadn't cut trail for me, I probably would have tried one of those, even though Dale (I think or it may have been Glenn or somebody else) had already recommended the utility knife blade.#goldpan wrote:Jerry is correct! I tried those single edge razors at first. One whack and their done and the pin isn't cut.....
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BRASS pins only.jerryd6818 wrote:Tommy, if you're talking about these, the answer is no. They are too thin and too brittle.carrmillus wrote:........will a single edge razor blade work for cutting the pins???.......... ................#goldpan wrote: I use a utility knife blade and a hammer. Wedge the edge of the razor blade in the space between the pin and the liner. For the butt pins, pivot and rocker pins. A few whacks with a hammer. The pin is sliced clean through!
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If however you are talking about these blades used in razor knives then the answer is yes. As I understand Randy, Dale and Glenn, these are what they prefer.
Steel pins need to be drilled or have the peen ground off (as a generality)
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